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Hugh Wilson

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:10:35 +1300

On the African tip, Frank Gosner from Voodoo Funk warrants a quick mention. He has an interesting back story, but in essence was based in Guinea for a few years and found new wells for his pre-existing interest in music & funk in particular. The Guardian did an interesting profile on…

Alan Perrott

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:39:42 +1300

woohoo, our wee slice of City Limits is going to be a hoot.

to top it off, I found a couple of fun 80s one hit wonder 12’’s in the chazzas today…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VCrbtP-wDg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obK_LRuo7VA

Russell Brown

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:33:10 +1300

That Spoek Mathambo is an awesome Joy Division Cover… I’m really enjoying it.

Me too!

Russell Brown

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:28:01 +1300

Top tip! Cheers.

bob daktari

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:58:09 +1300

for fans of something slightly different but great Andrew Weatherall has dropped this wonderful mix for Phonica Records (a UK record store)

Its an eclectic mix that includes everything from slow-mo Patrick Cowley cuts to afro rhythms from William Onyeabor and mid 80's cold wave from Nagamatzu

Add wine/beer/something cold…

Stephen R

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:05:11 +1300

That Spoek Mathambo is an awesome Joy Division Cover... I'm really enjoying it.

aimee whitcroft

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:39:21 +1300

Yay! So glad you’ve picked up on gqom – it’s awesome.

For people who’d like some more, the amazing Spoek Mathambo has made a superb mix.
https://thump.vice.com/en_us/track/this-qgom-mix-from-spoek-mathambo-is-a-master-class-in-your-new-favorite-genre

And on the subject of Spoek Mathambo – here’s one of my favourite tracks and music vids ever (from all the way back…

Ian Dalziel

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:38:30 +1300

Capital lists...
The Fringe Festival continues in Wellington...

Jeremy Andrew

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:37:04 +1300

For the fans of 90s kiwi guitar bands, some good news: I am reliably informed Hamilton band Inchworm is reforming for a reunion gig sometime mid-March.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrDd_9wz7ok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlGPTGCVcaY

Russell Brown

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:27:52 +1300

Missed this out of the post: David Kilgour's Sugar Mouth album is being reissues with a bunch of bonus demo tracks – and Brooklyn Vegan is streaming them now.

Public Address

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:27:51 +1300

Discussion from blog post.